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Echoes Of Ireland
This grand setting of three beloved Irish folk tunes (The Wearing of the Green, Cockles and Mussels and The Minstrel Boy) makes a wonderful study in contrasts, in the distinctive Swearingen style. Alternately lively and warmly romantic, it fully utilizes the colorful potential of the modern concert band and will be ideal for use in festival performances. Duration: 4'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Everest - Top Of The World - Elliot Del Borgo
A musical tribute to the tallest mountain on the earth, this brilliant mono-thematic work has striking bell-like effects in the brass and makes superb use of a large percussion section. Contrasts in texture and articulation are numerous and the music is alternately bold, aggressive and haunting. This is another fine selection that can be considered for contest and festival use. Duration: 5'30"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£61.99
Three American Spirituals - Mike Hannickel
This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah" all come together in rousing counterpoint! THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS works wonderfully with the unpredictable instrumentation of so many youth bands, while it's contrapuntal nature allows every section to shine. THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS allows each parent to say honestly to their child "I HEARD you play your part!"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.99
The Music Makers - James Curnow
What a terrific way to kick off a combined chorus, band and even orchestra concert! THE MUSIC-MAKERS, based on O'Shaughnessy's poem by the same name, by James Curnow works just as well as a closer, pulling your groups together for an all-inclusive grand finale. The rhythmic exuberance from measure number one sets up the inspiring choral entrance and the lovely andante espressivo middle theme contrasts delightfully. Careful scoring ensures successful balance as you thrill the audience with a panoply of rich and colorful sound. Spectacular! (Also works for Orchestra alone, Band with String Section or Full Band and Orchestra combined)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£122.50
Down From The Shimmering Sky - James Curnow
A concert "centerpiece", this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual perspectives of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the "Cosmos" and its four "Worlds". With such complete contrasts as "The Undersea World" and the ceremonial dance in "The Mortal World", an authentic First Nations melody in "The Spirit World" and the ethos of "The Sky World", the wonders are many. Your performance of "Down From The Shimmering Sky" will be meaningful and memorable for musicians and audience alike. This is a landmark piece for concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.50
Pumpkin Polka - Graydon A. Toms
Perfect for the holidays! Pumpkin pie, applesauce, cherry cobbler and mashed potatoes come to mind as the audience enjoys this noteworthy piece for young bands.Graydon Toms creatively explores a limited rhythmic pallet, giving your Grade 1 group lots of reinforcement of basic reading skills. Plenty of dynamic contrasts and careful attention to articulations also contribute to the educational value of this fresh and joyful offering.Ideal for any harvest season or winter concert, October through February, PUMPKIN POLKA allows your beginning group to showcase new musical skills in a substantial and entertaining way. A feast for the ears!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£100.99
Granada Overture - Carmine Pastore
Spain is a country like no other. Its scenic beauty, colorful history and bold arts and literature are unique and legendary. In this overture Carmine Pastore skilfully portrays this timeless region of many contrasts with the widely-varied orchestration portraying many of the opposing and unique qualities of the concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£99.99
When Time Will Be No More - James Curnow
This work was commissioned in memory of Peter J. Swanson, a trumpet and cornet player who tragically died at the tender age of fourteen. Peter's favorite gospel song, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, has been used as the basis for this piece of contrasts which takes the listener through many styles and moods. The spiritual character of the original song resounds gloriously in When Time Will Be No More.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99
Slavonic Dances - Elliot Del Borgo
Fiery flourishes and explosive rhythms combine to make this major new publication by Elliot del Borgo an exotic masterpiece. Five authentic Slavonic folk tunes -"Yelenta," "Csardas," "The Ferryman of Okhrida," "Love's My Permit" and "The Husser" - provide the material for this colorful and energetic symphonic statement.Contrasts abound! Infectious moods, both cheerful and sad, and contagious rhythms combine to great effect. Interesting shifting meters and wide ranges give this challenging piece momentum and impact. Your band can vividly display the vigor and passion of Slavonic peasant life with your performance of Elliot del Borgo's Slavonic Dances! Energetic!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99
The Spirit Soars - James Curnow
Certain to become a staple of Grade 3 band literature this great new composition represents James Curnow at his finest. Beginning and ending with an exciting fanfare that contrasts various melodic, rhythmic, harmonic and stylistic concepts, The Spirit Soars captures the enduring spirit of today's youth in music.The joyous scherzo energized with buoyant energy and an exquisite contrasting lyrical theme, many moods, and a grandioso finale all combine to ensure this piece becomes a landmark of literature for this level.Plan your next concert around this great new piece from CMP!Take wing!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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